OpenSearch Project officially announced and named

AWS formally launched the OpenSearch Project, giving the new open-source fork its official name, OpenSearch (for Elasticsearch) and OpenSearch Dashboards (for Kibana), and inviting community contributions.

Significance

This marked the official birth of OpenSearch as a distinct, community-driven project, providing clarity and a long-term vision for its future.

Key facts

Date
2021-04-12
Type
invention
Location
Seattle, Washington (AWS Headquarters, virtually announced)